Utility Billing in K2, Handled the Right Way

Utility Billing in K2, Handled the Right Way

Managing utilities for long-term guests shouldn’t feel like a separate job.

With the new K2 integration, electric and water meter reads from Wild Energy flow directly into KOA’s system, so usage is automatically tied to each stay and ready when you need it.

Everything stays aligned. Accurate reads, matched to the right guest, inside the platform you already use.

Built for How Parks Actually Operate

Take KOA St. Petersburg/Madeira Beach as an example. They installed 250 Wild Energy meters in just two days, then after severe flooding from back-to-back hurricanes in 2024, the park rebuilt a large portion of its infrastructure and used the opportunity to upgrade how they manage utilities across the property.

Now, they have clear visibility across every site. Guests can track their own usage, and the team has everything organized in one place, whether it’s electric or water.

It’s a smoother operation from check-in through monthly stays.

What Operators Are Saying

KCN Campgrounds, which operates several KOA locations across the U.S., is already seeing the impact:

“KCN has been putting in Wild Energy meters as we work to include more Long Term guest options at our properties. The Wild Energy meters and associated WIFI data collection, coupled with a very easy to use dashboard for General Managers, have been a huge improvement to how we manage metering and bill-backs for Long-Term guests. With the integration directly into K2, this metering data will flow directly into guest reservations for bill-back, making what is already an improved and smooth process even more seamless for our team. We are huge fans of the Wild Energy offering, technology, and team!”

What This Means for You

The K2 integration brings utilities together in one place:

  • Electric and water reads flow directly into K2
  • Usage is matched to each guest stay
  • Long-term utility management stays consistent and organized
  • Clear, reliable records across your park

It’s a simple improvement that makes day-to-day operations easier and keeps everything running cleanly month after month.

If you want to see it in action, check out the videos from the St. Pete/Madeira Beach KOA showing the install and rebuild process.

 

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